Estates Assistant Apprentice

Two Bridges Academy; Alveston; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A special educational trust is seeking an Estates Assistant Apprentice in Alveston to support maintenance and management of school premises. The position offers a fixed term contract of 18 months with a salary of £17,360 annually. Responsibilities include assisting in preventive maintenance, coordinating contractors, and ensuring health and safety protocols are adhered to. The role provides a career pathway into Estates Management and includes fully funded apprenticeship training and comprehensive in-house support.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship training

25 days holiday per year

Generous pension scheme

Free parking

Free tea/coffee

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Commitment to vision and values of Enable Trust.
• Physically fit and possess a driver's license with own car.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Estates Manager in managing school sites.
• Plan and organise preventative maintenance schedules.
• Engage and manage contractors on site.
• Liaise with cleaning companies for effective arrangements.
• Undertake safety testing and complete risk assessments.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Organisation and problem-solving skills

Team working experience

Basic IT and administration skills

Curiosity for understanding systems

Job description

* Estates Assistant ApprenticeFast Apply# Estates Assistant ApprenticeEmployerLocation: Alveston, South GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 18 MonthsSalary: £17,360 AnnuallyPosted: 17th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 16th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526729Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 18 Months* Job ID: 1526729* Share :**We have a brand-new role – Estates Assistant Apprentice – we will fund and support you to achieve Facilities Management Supervisor Level 3 qualification.****£17,360 annual salary, £9 per hour.**The successful candidate will join a growing Trust of special schools and Alternative Provision, with a career pathway into Estates Management.**What you will be doing:**Assisting the Estates Manager and the Site Teams to:* Ensure the safe and effective management of the school sites* Plan and organise preventative maintenance schedules* Engage contractors and manage contractors on site* Liaise with external cleaning companies to ensure effective cleaning arrangements are in place* Ensure that security and keyholding arrangements are effective* Respond to premises defects • Manage premises improvement projects* Support the management of external lettings* Organise the setup of school/Trust events* Maintain premises records* Undertake safety testing, e.g. fire alarms* Complete and review risk assessments* Complete and review COSHH assessments (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)* Address health and safety recommendations and action plans**Who we are looking for:*** Someone who demonstrates commitment to the vision and values of Enable Trust* Strong communication and interpersonal skills* Skills in organisation, problem-solving, logical-thinking, creativity and initiative* Team working experience · Basic IT and administration skills (full training provided)* A curiosity for understanding how systems and mechanisms operate with the ability to grasp technical concepts quickly* Understanding of value for money* Physically fit* Drivers license and own car**What we offer:*** Fully funded apprenticeship training* 25 days holiday per year* High quality in-house training* Career pathway into Estates Management* Being part of a great team* Competitive apprenticeship hourly rate* Generous pension scheme* Free parking* Free tea/coffee* Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Enable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and young people. We will carry out online searches on all short-listed applicants, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 3, Safer Recruitment. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for short-listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and young people.***Equality information:***We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Enable TrustPart of### Enable Trust